Reading Live In Palmer Park: Ministry of Sound Classical

Reading Live has announced its first line-up for summer 2027, with Ministry of Sound Classical confirmed to headline Palmer Park on Friday 11 June, joined by The Shapeshifters, Angie Brown, K-Klass and R Voices. The event will also feature a second stage dedicated to UK garage, with Artful Dodger, Scott Garcia, Sticky, Redhot and XS confirmed for the Pure Garage Stage.

Presented by independent concert promoters Supermodified, Reading Live is a brand-new outdoor concert series bringing major live music performances to the heart of Berkshire.

Set within the expansive surroundings of Palmer Park, a 50-acre green space renowned for its historic sports stadium and velodrome, Reading Live will combine major headline performances with the atmosphere of a summer concert, creating a new destination for music fans in an accessible city location.

Ministry of Sound Classical will bring the iconic dance music institution’s celebrated sound to Palmer Park for a summer night of electronic music and orchestral spectacle. Joining the line-up are The Shapeshifters, the dance music duo behind the international hit ‘Lola’s Theme’; Angie Brown, whose powerful vocals have featured on some of dance music’s best-loved tracks; house music favourites K-Klass; and vocal group R Voices.

Clubs do not come more iconic than the Ministry of Sound. The legendary London venue was at the heart of the huge house scene of the 1990s and is one of the biggest global brands in dance music. 

Ministry of Sound Classical sees your favourite dance tracks re-orchestrated, re-imagined and re-lived by a breathtaking 31-piece orchestra, stunning vocalists and a sound and light experience like no other. Ministry of Sound Classical has sold out the iconic Royal Albert Hall and headlined major festivals including Gone Wild Festival, The Big Feastival, and Silverstone Festival, cementing its status as one of the most exciting and innovative live music experiences.

Featuring ultimate dance hits from the 90s and beyond including: Darude - Sandstorm, Dario G - Sunchyme, Faithless - Insomnia, Fatboy Slim - Right Here, Right Now plus many more, delivered like never before. Take a break from the ordinary and immerse yourself in the extraordinary with Ministry of Sound Classical.

Adding another dimension to the event, the Pure Garage Stage will celebrate the sounds of UK garage, with Artful Dodger, Scott Garcia, Sticky, Redhot and XS bringing a second line-up of garage classics and dancefloor favourites to the park.

With two stages showcasing influential names across house, dance and UK garage, Reading Live promises a summer event bringing together generations of dance music fans for a full day of music in the open air.

Reading Live marks an exciting new addition to the town’s live music offering, with Supermodified bringing its experience in independent concert promotion to a much-loved public space. The series will welcome thousands of music fans to Reading, creating memorable live music experiences in the heart of Berkshire.

Pre-sale tickets go on sale Thursday 5 November at 10am. Sign up now for exclusive pre-sale access.

• Age Restrictions: This event is for ages 16+. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult (aged 21 or over). No unaccompanied under 18s are allowed on site.
• Re-entry: Please note that re-entry is not permitted once you have entered the event.